allot |
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign. |
Aurora |
bands or streamers of light that appear in the sky at night in areas around the magnetic poles, caused by solar particles striking atoms in the outer part of the earth's atmosphere. |
chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. |
conformity |
accordance or compliance with a standard or norm. |
coup |
a brilliant and successful action or maneuver. |
data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
defect |
a weakness, flaw, or bad quality. |
distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
enlist |
to sign up to serve in the military or in some cause. |
exquisite |
very beautiful; made in a lovely or delicate way. |
glutton |
someone who eats an excessive amount, or one who both eats and drinks excessively. |
moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
negotiate |
to bargain or come to an agreement with another person. |
violate |
to break or fail to keep. |
zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |